Strathisla Whisky Distillery

Address : KEITH, Grampian AB55 5BS

Telephone: 01542 783044

Fax : 01542 783039

Owning Company :The Seagram Co Ltd.

Production Status :Operational

Established :1786

Source :Fons Bulliens's Well

Age when bottled :12 yrs

Strength :43%

No. of Wash Stills :2

No. of Spirit Stills :2

Nose :Beautiful, bewitching fragrance of fruit which also reflects the taste to come

Taste :Slender hint of light sweetness with an extremely long, lingering fullness. Good balance.

Comments :An excellent after-dinner malt and one of the best to sip and savour. A Chivas "Heritage Selection" malt.

Description :Strathisla (pronounced 'Strath-eye-la') Distillery, founded in 1786 as the Milton Distillery and said to be the oldest operating distillery in the Highlands, was converted to a flour mill in 1838. It was then reconverted to a distillery, before being damaged

Directions :Off A96, 0.5 miles N of Keith, Seafield Avenue, Moray.

Rating :***

Opening Hours :Open Feb-March, Mon-Fri 9.30-16.00; Mar-Nov, Mon-Sat 9.30-16.00, Sun 12.30-16.00.